Tuesday – February 10, 2026

FPSO Bacalhau—World-First Newbuild FPSO with DNV Abate Notation

MODEC obtained AiP of Abate Notation (P+, F, Pr, S) for FPSO Bacalhau. (Image credit: MODEC)

MODEC, Inc. announces that FPSO Bacalhau has received the Approval in Principle (AiP) for Abate Notation from classification society DNV, making it the first new built FPSO in the world to achieve this prestigious recognition.

In this project, a comprehensive assessment of greenhouse gas emissions abatement on FPSO Bacalhau was conducted according to DNV guidelines. The Abate notation requires stringent management of emission systems (similar to ISO 50001 Energy Management requirements) and the implementation of substantial abatement measures onboard to prevent non-emergency flaring and optimize the efficiency of power/heat generation. These measures have positioned FPSO Bacalhau at the forefront of the industry for the lowest carbon emissions per barrel of oil produced.

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